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Mercedes-Benz Vito

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,143 cc

LT12 BUUMOT history

LT12 BUU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz Vito first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 236,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LT12 BUU silver Mercedes-Benz Vito – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mercedes-Benz Vito, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
236,712 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,688 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT12 BUU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Vito
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,143 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT12 BUU was last recorded at 236,712 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 9,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,765 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,947 miles
Average per year
16,688 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,712 miles
  • 2025 – 226,765 miles
  • 2024 – 210,891 miles
  • 2023 – 194,447 miles
  • 2022 – 170,124 miles
  • 2021 – 154,911 miles
  • 2020 – 135,992 miles
  • 2019 – 125,696 miles
  • 2018 – 108,941 miles
  • 2017 – 93,256 miles
  • 2016 – 70,702 miles
  • 2015 – 46,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,712 miles
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,712 miles (+9,947)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    236,712 miles
    Test number
    644019151654
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass226,765 miles (+15,874)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    226,765 miles
    Test number
    353943965942
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front donut (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass210,891 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,891 miles
    Test number
    156860211596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail210,840 miles (+16,393)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,840 miles
    Test number
    601571349352
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass194,447 miles (+107)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    194,447 miles
    Test number
    687024860548
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail194,340 miles (+24,216)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,340 miles
    Test number
    725643046753
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass170,124 miles (+15,213)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,124 miles
    Test number
    127277151135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,911 miles
    Test number
    147400494955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,911 miles (+18,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,911 miles
    Test number
    829266843509
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  10. Pass135,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    135,992 miles
    Test number
    223607806668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail135,991 miles (+10,295)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    638619941100
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass125,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    125,696 miles
    Test number
    348459395026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,696 miles (+16,755)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,696 miles
    Test number
    993111884044
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass108,941 miles (+15,685)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    803537704939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,256 miles (+22,554)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,256 miles
    Test number
    186462625390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,702 miles (+24,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,702 miles
    Test number
    754546256903
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass46,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    319548035073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT12 BUU

Does LT12 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT12 BUU is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT12 BUU?
The MOT on LT12 BUU is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT12 BUU done?
LT12 BUU was recorded at 236,712 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 16,688 miles a year.
Has LT12 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT12 BUU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LT12 BUU ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LT12 BUU find?
LT12 BUU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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